Crème caramel is a “self-saucing” custard dessert. Once you unmould the Crème caramel it literally covers itself in caramel sauce. This recipe is far from traditional and I have two versions thereof.
Crème Caramel
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Kitchen Jargon
I use quite a bit of kitchen lingo in my recipes. But never fear, I have created a handy list of kitchen terms to help you learn the lingo.
Bread
Learn how to create an artisan loaf of bread at home. From traditional Italian bread to easy slapdash loaves made from scratch.
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Potjiekos
Learn how to make a classic South African potjie. From preparation and layering to fail-proof cooking tips for the perfect potjie.
Pasta
Learn to make fresh pasta, gnocchi, and risotto at home! From making hand-rolled pasta shapes to using a pasta maker.
Pasta
Learn to make fresh pasta, gnocchi, and risotto at home! From making hand-rolled pasta shapes to using a pasta maker.
Desserts
Learn to make mouth-watering desserts. From easy-to-make sweet treats to showstopping desserts for special occasions.
Desserts
Learn to make mouth-watering desserts. From easy-to-make sweet treats to showstopping desserts for special occasions.
Booze
Learn to make handcrafted beer, wine and liqueur. From South-African favourites, like Pineapple Beer, to more exotic beverages.
Side Dishes
Learn how to make authentic Italian and South African side dishes. Boereboontijes to fried antipasto, fresh salads and veggies.
Soups, Stews & Sauces
Learn to make soups, stews and sauces from scratch. Hearty beef stews, Italian soups, homemade broth and more…
Soups, Stews & Sauces
Learn to make soups, stews and sauces from scratch. Hearty beef stews, Italian soups, homemade broth and more…
Chef’s Choice
A collection of all my favourite recipes.
Chef’s Choice
A collection of all my favourite recipes.
Recent Recipes
Mild Lamb Curry Pot Recipe
This recipe was developed with my in-laws in mind. It is a mild curry with no danger of biting into whole spices. My favourite part of the meal is preparing it. You could very well cook this curry indoors, but fire and smoke just makes it more enjoyable.
Linguine Alla Carbonara Recipe
Carbonara is a much-loved Italian favourite, and from its obscure origins to the actual recipe, many debates emanate. Traditionally carbonara is made from whole eggs, guanciale, Pecorino and black pepper, but in my recipe, I use pancetta instead of guanciale, parmesan instead of pecorino and egg yolks instead of the whole egg.
Crème Brûlée Recipe
Crème Brûlée, or burnt cream, is a baked custard dessert with a caramel topping. The earliest edition of this recipe can be found in the French cookbook Le Cuisinier Royal (1691). This is my version of the classic dessert. When executed correctly the end result is a soft, velvety smooth creme brulee.
Sunday Italian Loaf Recipe
I call this the Sunday Italian loaf because I bake it almost every Sunday. Sunday is my only day off and a quick loaf of bread to go with the braai is vital.
The high amount of yeast helps with quick fermentation, which means I can start at 7 am and have the bread ready at lunchtime.
Vanilla Panna Cotta Dessert Recipe
Panna Cotta is a creamy, silky smooth desert from the Piedmont region of Italy. Panna cotta literally means “cooked cream”, which is flavoured with vanilla, sweetened with sugar, and set with gelatine. The secret of a good panna cotta lies in the wobble. It should just melt in the mouth, leaving you wanting more.
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Herbs & Spices
Herbs & Spices
Whether fresh or dried, adding herbs or spices is one of the easiest ways to enhance the flavour of a dish! Learn about the culinary uses and characteristics of popular kitchen herbs and spices from around the world.